The uncle of Tennessee State linebacker Christion Abercrombie said Tuesday that Abercrombie is showing daily signs of improvement. Abercrombie underwent emergency surgery for a head injury on Saturday after collapsing on the sideline against Vanderbilt.

The mother of Christion Abercrombie says the Tennessee State linebacker remains in critical condition following emergency surgery for a head injury after he collapsed on the sideline late in the first half against Vanderbilt on Saturday.